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**special-K** · 05-29-2006, 10:02 PM

My`72 Highlander Came to me with Add-A-Leafs.It sits nice,a bit higher than stock.When I got it I noticed one rear leaf had broken in 1/2 and 1/2 was missing.I`ve seen broken leafs,no big deal.I thinkit was the first time I went to town in it.As I went over a manhole cover I heard a clank and jangle.I stop and run back to see what it was,a 1/2 of a leaf.I threw it in and figured it was the other 1/2 of the broken one.It was from the other side.Today,I got started unbolting to install the 6" lift I`ve had for it(4 spring packs).I started on the front.After un-bolting the u-bolts,I noticed the springs were kinked over the axle.Well,one side had a leaf broke in two.It got dark,but I wonder if the fourth spring pack has a broken leaf as well.I admit,the springs were probably pretty fatigued when the Add-A-Leafs were installed.

Mudder · 05-29-2006, 11:06 PM

Makes me wonder. I used to haul a lot of heavy weight with mine and have never broken anything.

**special-K** · 05-30-2006, 06:24 AM

Could be coinsidence.This truck saw alot of unpaved road use in south Wyoming/north Colorado and the last owner had been using it as a work truck.The original owner babied it for most of it`s life.The shocks were in the worst shape I`ve ever seen,bushings missing,covers loose,and they were big Gabriels,I believe.But it did look like the Add-A-Leafs had put tension against the old leafs(s`posed to)and caused them to kink.I`m going to look at the last corner this morning.Nothing fell out,but it had the kink once I freed it up.I haven`t gotten to the shackle bolts yet,so they`re still on the truck.

1969K10 · 05-30-2006, 01:49 PM

My '72 came out of the coal mines of WV, which as I learned posed some interesting problems... Anyway, I had it loaded down HEAVY on day 1, with 2 trips, (split the load in half)... So the next day, leaving the house, I hear a pa-klink, twang, sound... there's a hole in the floor of my wood bed (plywood), the width & thickness of one of the leafs... I never did find the piece that took off, but the rest of the pieces were still under the axle... Limped her home, and took the bike to work...
My old camaro broke leafs on both side when I "got air" one night in it (isn't highschool great...) I drove it like that for 6 months before I had the money to fix them... Never had a problem with the broken leafs there...

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-30-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969K10

My '72 came out of the coal mines of WV, which as I learned posed some interesting problems... Anyway, I had it loaded down HEAVY on day 1, with 2 trips, (split the load in half)... So the next day, leaving the house, I hear a pa-klink, twang, sound... there's a hole in the floor of my wood bed (plywood), the width & thickness of one of the leafs... I never did find the piece that took off, but the rest of the pieces were still under the axle... Limped her home, and took the bike to work...
My old camaro broke leafs on both side when I "got air" one night in it (isn't highschool great...) I drove it like that for 6 months before I had the money to fix them... Never had a problem with the broken leafs there...

What part of West Virginia?May have seen it at some point in time here.

Did getting air involev RailRoad tracks and excissive speed

well it is a cheap way to lower a car

Shane

**special-K** · 05-31-2006, 06:21 AM

That,and "groove" the pavement.

1969K10 · 05-31-2006, 10:13 AM

The '72 came out of Kimberly, which is between Montgomery & Deep Water. They guy I bought it from worked at Brown (?) Chevrolet, and had taken it in on trade.

The air in the camero involved unknown roads, excessive speeds, and a railroad track that was about 3 feet above the road. it was cool going up... but the landing sucked! knowing what I know now, I'm suprised the car made it home... (speaks for the reliability of Chevy's...)

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-31-2006, 10:20 PM

Yup there is a Brown Chevrolet in Montgomery...I actually know some of the people that work there...........Small world
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Shane

05-29-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Add-A-Leaf Experience My`72 Highlander Came to me with Add-A-Leafs.It sits nice,a bit higher than stock.When I got it I noticed one rear leaf had broken in 1/2 and 1/2 was missing.I`ve seen broken leafs,no big deal.I thinkit was the first time I went to town in it.As I went over a manhole cover I heard a clank and jangle.I stop and run back to see what it was,a 1/2 of a leaf.I threw it in and figured it was the other 1/2 of the broken one.It was from the other side.Today,I got started unbolting to install the 6" lift I`ve had for it(4 spring packs).I started on the front.After un-bolting the u-bolts,I noticed the springs were kinked over the axle.Well,one side had a leaf broke in two.It got dark,but I wonder if the fourth spring pack has a broken leaf as well.I admit,the springs were probably pretty fatigued when the Add-A-Leafs were installed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-29-2006, 11:06 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Add-A-Leaf Experience Makes me wonder. I used to haul a lot of heavy weight with mine and have never broken anything.

05-30-2006, 06:24 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Add-A-Leaf Experience Could be coinsidence.This truck saw alot of unpaved road use in south Wyoming/north Colorado and the last owner had been using it as a work truck.The original owner babied it for most of it`s life.The shocks were in the worst shape I`ve ever seen,bushings missing,covers loose,and they were big Gabriels,I believe.But it did look like the Add-A-Leafs had put tension against the old leafs(s`posed to)and caused them to kink.I`m going to look at the last corner this morning.Nothing fell out,but it had the kink once I freed it up.I haven`t gotten to the shackle bolts yet,so they`re still on the truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-30-2006, 01:49 PM	#4
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Add-A-Leaf Experience My '72 came out of the coal mines of WV, which as I learned posed some interesting problems... Anyway, I had it loaded down HEAVY on day 1, with 2 trips, (split the load in half)... So the next day, leaving the house, I hear a pa-klink, twang, sound... there's a hole in the floor of my wood bed (plywood), the width & thickness of one of the leafs... I never did find the piece that took off, but the rest of the pieces were still under the axle... Limped her home, and took the bike to work... My old camaro broke leafs on both side when I "got air" one night in it (isn't highschool great...) I drove it like that for 6 months before I had the money to fix them... Never had a problem with the broken leafs there...

05-31-2006, 06:21 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Add-A-Leaf Experience That,and "groove" the pavement. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-31-2006, 10:13 AM	#7
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Add-A-Leaf Experience The '72 came out of Kimberly, which is between Montgomery & Deep Water. They guy I bought it from worked at Brown (?) Chevrolet, and had taken it in on trade. The air in the camero involved unknown roads, excessive speeds, and a railroad track that was about 3 feet above the road. it was cool going up... but the landing sucked! knowing what I know now, I'm suprised the car made it home... (speaks for the reliability of Chevy's...)

05-31-2006, 10:20 PM	#8
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Add-A-Leaf Experience Yup there is a Brown Chevrolet in Montgomery...I actually know some of the people that work there...........Small world http://www.gmbuypower.com/homePage.bp;jsessionid=E2PmnIOqi78O4JkrdzEoitGxD1oAXZuLdOo1kHaOnNpg8VmFeffz!-377283182!168679650!7136!-1!381761726!168679663!7136!-1?BAC=112969&makeId=&modelId=&make=&model=&pvc=&dPath=FRDP Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327



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